Alan Killian

Dublin-based composer Alan Killian started out as a DJ in the mid-90’s, and has released his house and techno tracks on various Dublin record labels.

It was while working as a dubbing mixer where he found his passion for both sound design and composing music for short film and commercials.

Alan has composed tracks for a number of major brands with clients in Dublin and others as far afield as the Middle East. He is currently in the studio working on his next release for Sneaky Biscuit.

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Pantanal

Cheerful pan drums & light percussion evoke contentment & happiness; growing rhythms inject movement & vibrancy. (104 bpm)

Pan Drum Lament

Sorrowful pan drums & resonant glockenspiel weave a lamenting melody above gentle percussion; solemn & reflective. (76 bpm)

Sentimental

Gentle & playful pan drums & music box are joined by tender cello, gradually building to an exuberant climax. (66 bpm)

Yearning

Mournful pan drums & wistful cello create a sense of longing & melancholy. (75 bpm)

Mountain Spirit

Bright pan drums & tabla brim with childlike innocence & contentment; strings & vocals add a sense of wonder. (60 bpm)

Concerned

Pan drums, bells & guitars meet modern beats & hand claps, growing from contemplative to bright & lively. (109 bpm)

Apprehension

Mellow pan drums & light percussion form a composed & neutral track, perfect for factual underscore. (112 bpm)

Native Spirit

Pan drums, guitar, native flutes & ethnic percussion form a steady underscore suggesting long-standing traditions. (88 bpm)

Pandemic

Melancholy pan drums, despairing viola & percussion create a sombre, mournful atmosphere with a sense of hopelessness. (86 bpm)

Dead Pan

Atmospheric drones, low pan drums & downtempo percussion evoke a dark moody atmosphere; increasingly serious & ominous. (70 bpm)

New Day

Playful rhythms & melodies radiate innocent charm, embracing a fresh start with forward-looking positivity. (110 bpm)

New Years Eve

Joyful melodies weave above uplifting rhythms in an energetic celebration, oozing with excitement & anticipation. (92 bpm)

Chronophobia

Suspenseful pulsing synth & ticking percussion layer with intimidating low piano and tense synths in slow-build anxiety. (120 bpm)

Apparition

Vitalising textures emerge from soothing strings & vocals in a gentle awakening, building to an uplifting climax. (132 bpm)

Charango Song

Mediterranean vistas unfold as passionately strummed guitar & romantic charango drift above relaxing bassline. (108 bpm)

Latin Thriller

Energetic fusion of piano, brass and traditional percussion with electronic beats in infectious feel-good modern salsa. (126 bpm)

Rodeo Rocker

Country guitar licks and steady horse-like rhythms conjour images of south western USA. (114 bpm)

Bazaar High

Uplifting fusion of playful electronics, dreamy synths and tabla; simultaneously energising and relaxing. (112bpm)

Bhangra Banger

Bright and cheerful strings, glistening sitars and uplifting bassline elicit happy travel memories. (108 bpm)

Fear Of Strange

Something frightening is lurking as a tapestry of alien sounds & tense beats build in a dark & uneasy track. (120 bpm)

Spring Will Come

Piano emerges from a tranquil bed; short strings drive the build to an energetic climax, full of optimism, pride & hope. (84 bpm)

Bustling Village

Teeming with positive energy, Chinese instruments transport to beautiful vistas, vibrant streets & busy food markets. (130 bpm)

Through The Dark

Animated piano, energetic beats & thoughtful strings build, reflecting on a challenging journey with a positive outcome. (138 bpm)

Orange And Yellow

Drift away to another world with airy pads, soaring strings & pulsing electronics, juxtaposed with grounding beats & percussion. (82 bpm)

Daunting Task

Electronic, acoustic & heartbeat-like percussive textures build as time is running out, accelerating to a tense climax. (90 bpm)

Race Through Rio

Building layers of syncopated rhythms with call & response elements and energetic whistle blows depict lively carnival. (120 bpm)

When East Met West

Balkan and Greek landscapes emerge through lively bouzouki melodies and catchy bass with contemplative violins. (80 bpm)

Enter The Kingdom

Percussive energy and bold exotic melodies open the doors to an epic Eastern landscape. (125bpm)

Happy Day

Lively, playful rhythms underpin animated yangquin & erhu melodies, evoking vibrant celebrations & carefree dancing. (133 bpm)

Infinity Pool

Dreamy pads meet chilled beats and groovy, laid-back synths in a wave of relaxation and contentment. (80 bpm)

Resurface

Moody & contemplative strings grow in optimism, supported by dreamy synths, cool bass & laid-back beats. (120 bpm)

Devious At Dusk

Weird synths, sly cello, tolling piano & distorted beats converge in a dark & peculiar track, emanating deceit & stealth. (100 bpm)

Danish Design Club

Feel-good groove, retro-synths and dreamy pads help you drift into an inviting, laid-back happy place. (86 bpm)

Morocco Rocks

Positive and fun North African rhythms and bright melodies induce a desire to travel and explore. (120 bpm)

Punjabi Players

Feel-good fusion of traditional Indian & modern Western instruments; cheerful sitar, lively kit & playful electronics. (120 bpm)

Harvest Call

Pastoral melodies evoke images of a peaceful way of life & sense of community in the beautiful Chinese countryside. (90 bpm)

Analog Surf Club

Ethereal pads, chilled down-tempo beats and dreamy melodies drift through an inviting expanse of calm & relaxation. (85 bpm)

Himalayan Trails

Bright sitars improvise uplifting melodies above animated rhythms, evoking Himalayan landscapes & feelings of wanderlust.(112 bpm)

Breaking Of Light

Meditative synth beds, reflective piano & vibrant tabla evoke images of an Eastern sunrise, full of hope & possibility. (94 bpm)

How A Killer Thinks

Sinister strings & gritty beats with piano & sound design steeped in mystery imply an enigmatic & dark character. (60 bpm)

Sitar Journey

Rhythmic violins, animated sitar & driving bass transport to beautiful South Asian vistas and colourful cities. (70 bpm)

Trip To Shimla

Cheerful sitar melodies and energising south-Asian percussion take you on a journey to an exotic paradise. (96bpm)

No Winners

Pulsing synth & tense percussion are injected with disappointment as regretful melodies weave above. (120 bpm)

Completion

Upbeat & sunny pop-electronica ending with big uplifting synths, signifying a positive & successful conclusion. (130 bpm)

Life Outback

Uplifting and carefree track featuring comical and fun didgeridoo and infectious rhythms. (125 bpm)

Hang Drum Lament

Circling hang drum motif and slow beats underpin a deeply sorrowful melody. (115 bpm)

Tension In Rabab

Tension and anxiety build in a fusion of mysterious traditional Asian instruments and fear-inducing electronics. (92bpm)

Empire

Ancient traditions are awakened as dark & stately track builds anticipation whilst radiating power & wisdom. (80 bpm)

Kerala Traveller

Bright sitar, crisp tabla, uplifting strings and exotic sounds, bursting with joy and optimism. (100bpm)

Prayers Answered

Wind down with atmospheric synths, meditative bells & voices, ethereal strings & down-tempo mellow beats & bass. (100 bpm)

Wire Cutter

Pressure is mounting as metallic & electronic beats & chugging strings build in a nail-biting countdown. (120 bpm)

Not Quite To Plan

Dreamy retro European electronica featuring quirky melodies & funky bassline feels simultaneously playful & off-the-wall. (118 bpm)

Chennai Sunrise

Uplifting bright images of India with spirited violins, warm sitar strums and elating handclaps. (100 bpm)

New Sunrise

The spirit is lifted as vitalising & inspiring melodies soar above a meditative cycle of drones and tabla. (114 bpm)

Uncertain Path

Drama, tension & unease unfold through foreboding low piano, lamenting strings, distant voices & quietly tense beats. (94 bpm)

Evening River

Tranquil & contemplative yangquin, harp & strings evoke the beauty & peace found in nature. (82 bpm)

Gentle Rising

Bright, cheerful piano & lush string chords form a joyful & optimistic track. (78 bpm)

Groove Countdown

Bell synths, ticking percussion & groovy bass sustain hopeful & optimistic countdown tension. (120 bpm)

Mellow Air

Smooth bass & beats, mellow keys & retro electronics merge in carefree & cheerful electro-pop. (76 bpm)

Dance Of The Desert

Mysterious and enchanting melody and infectious rhythms conjure vibrant images of Arabia. (106 bpm)

Reunited At Last

Soothing bells, gentle panpipes & pentatonic melodies, awoken by an uplifting bassline in an invigorating chillout track. (85bpm)

Garden Tea

Uplifting & elegant melodies on Chinese instruments create a warm & inviting atmosphere with the comforts of tradition. (80 bpm)

Pale Moon Dance

Tribal drums and luscious pan flute melodies transport you to a peaceful expansive native-American landscape. (88 bpm)

Subcontinent

Slow build of joyful melody, laid-back bass & uplifting strings & guitars ooze positivity, contentment & gratitude. (74 bpm)

Escape From Palmyra

Groovy beats and off-the-wall melodies are infused with Eastern elements in a strangely infectious track. (120bpm)

Renovation Reveal

Bright & uplifting electro-pop evokes pride and fulfilment with a modern fresh sound. (68 bpm)

Sirtaki Shuffle

Uplifting and celebratory traditional Greek folk dance, featuring bouzouki, strings and handclaps. (90 bpm)

Kerala Lullaby

Meditative drones injected with rhythmic vocals, bright tabla, joyful sitar & elated handclaps signify positive journey. (120 bpm)

Arp Of Life

Peaceful, sunny synths & playful melodies create instant feel-good & care-free atmosphere. (119 bpm)

Trepidation

Apprehension & unease build to fierce tension, anxious synth bass, sitar & strings with an Indian/Middle-Eastern flavour. (90 bpm)

State In Tension

Tension and unease rise in a dark and foreboding percussive track with sinister electronics. (120bpm)

Gentle Winds

Light & breezy lullaby-like melodies & tranquil harp create a peaceful & safe space for relaxation. (70 bpm)

Coming In Waves

Playful bell arps, invigorating beats & soaring strings gradually build hope above a wash of meditative textures. (92 bpm)

Criminal Ties

Menacing synth, eerie sound design, electronic beats & dark bassline induce fear of intimidating criminals. (90 bpm)

Use Of Space

Classic design meets modernity as retro sounds merge with modern beats in a dreamy, ambient track, eliciting style & class. (80 bpm)

Kemenche Of Mourning

Arabic stringed instrument (kemenche) weeps a lamenting melody to a backdrop of tense electronic beats in a plea for atonement. (100bpm)

Kashmiri Woman

Poignant cello melody instills deep sorrow into an atmospheric theme answered by contemplative sitar; a sense of loss.(110 bpm)

Slow Boat

Drift gently on tranquil waters as plucked string instruments create a relaxing & carefree atmosphere. (95 bpm)

Felt Feelings

Emotional strings weave gentle melodies above soft double bass, full of tenderness, warmth & hope. (82 bpm)

Tension Clock

Nerve-wracking minimal tension builds gradually with ticking percussion and pulsing sound design to a frantic climax. (126 bpm)

Clean Air

Playful retro synth melodies drift joyfully above uplifting strummed guitars & airy pads in a lighthearted & bubbly track. (78 bpm)

Native Resolve

East meets west in a confident fusion of mysterious Eastern-melodic fragments and dark electronics & beats. (108bpm)

Land Of The Tiger

Flavours of South Asia as elegant melody gracefully weaves between vitalising sitar solos and animated tabla. (118 bpm)

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